New Tools

I recently recieved some art supplies in the mail for the coming anticipation of training exercises and artwork. Shades of Grey is a set of tonal markers made by Faber-Castell. It's a 6 marker pack, with 3 values each for a warm and cool grey. I've attached a small little sample of work with the markers... So far I love them and hope to sharpen my hand, eyes, and work using these markers.

Side Note: I didn't do a preliminary sketch and think that if I lay down proportions with a hard graphite (2H or 4H) it would be all the better.  Similar concept to the pencil markings found under light watercolor washes.. which I also hope to do more of in the field.

Designation Letter

It was a few weeks ago that I posted about my interview with the National Museum of the Marine Corps.  The Art Curator and the Deputy Director have been evaluating the decision to include me into the Combat Artist program, and after discussing it with the Executive Director it was unanimously decided to bring me on the team.  It's an understatement to say I am humbled by this opportunity to be a part of this unique and hidden treasure of the Marine Corps.

 

This letter of delegation from the NMMC is a humble reminder that while I serve my primary billet in the Marine Corps, I have an opportunity to use my gift in a greater way than I could have imagined coming in.

"Taking a Knee"

This is the final product from a piece I started a few months ago.  I was finally able to use the extended weekend to catch up and finish it... And with the focus on the Sgt Weybrew and his weapon, this serves as an unconventional portrait of his time and service over seas.